GETTING THERE Perth is approximately 16¾ hours from the UK ( non-stop ) or 19½ hours with a stopover .
Indian Ocean
Ningaloo Reef
Carnarvon
Monkey Mia
Kalbarri Geraldton
Port Hedland Karratha
The Pinnacles Desert
Cervantes Yanchep Scarborough
Perth
Fremantle Rottnest Island Mandurah
Busselton Margaret River
Exmouth
El Questro Wilderness Park Kununurra Kimberley
Broome
Kalgoorlie
Esperance Bremer Bay
Albany
Bungle
Bungle Range Fitzroy Crossing
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
NORTHERN TERRITORY
SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA
Quokkas , Rottnest Island
The Pinnacles Desert
WESTERN
AUSTRALIA with
PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Here ’ s just a few ideas to consider : -
CITY STAYS
Dynamic Perth balances its natural beauty with a lively after-dark scene . First time visitors will love our Highlights tour ( see page 95 ).
TOURING
We ’ ve got Western Australia covered with our comprehensive self-drive , escorted or short tours ( see pages 92-93 & 97 ). We can also create bespoke itineraries using our touring hotels .
BEACHES
Western Australia ’ s beaches are regularly voted among the best in the world . Check out our hotels on pages 98-100 , many of which lie close to white sands , surf breaks and reefs .
UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES
See below and page 94 for memorable tours .
MIX & MATCH
While you could fi ll two weeks or longer in Western Australia , why not branch out and explore further states ?
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UNMISSABLE WESTERN AUSTRALIA EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
TWILIGHT DIDGERIDOO CAVE TOUR from £ 40
This 1½ hour tour in Yallingup starts with a short guided bushwalk identifying traditional medicinal plants . Next you will venture into Ngilgi Cave , where the good spirit Ngilgi dwells , to hear Dreamtime legends and hear a mesmerising didgeridoo performance . Minimum age 5 years .
ESTATE TOUR & CHEESE BOARD from £ 52 ( includes wine & cheese tasting ) Visit the Voyager Estate in Margaret River where you begin with a guided walk through the estate ’ s vineyards . From here , head to the winery , tasting wine straight from the barrel and gaining an insight into the winemaking craft . Return to the cellar door for a selection of celebrated wines and delicious cheeses .
THE GAP & NATURAL WONDERS from £ 64
Travel from Albany to Torndirrup National Park where you ’ ll call in at Stoney Hill for 360 º views . Visit Frenchman Bay , then continue to The Gap and Natural Bridge where you feel the force of the ocean as it heaves itself against the granite walls . Final stop is Albany Wind Farm .
NINGALOO TOP OF THE RANGE SAFARI from £ 145 ( includes lunch ) Discover Ningaloo in a day from Exmouth . Ascend to the top of Cape Range to view Charles Knife Gorge and sprawling Exmouth Gulf views , discover the unique flora and fauna of Cape Range National Park , enjoy an exclusive tour of tranquil Yardie Creek , visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse and more .
PINK LAKE FLIGHT from £ 146
Depart Geraldton for a one hour flight to see the Pink Lake at Hutt Lagoon , whose pink hue is created by the presence of an algae . It ’ s a remarkable sight !
DELUXE WHALE SHARK ENCOUNTER ( OBSERVER ) from £ 156 ( inc lunch ) Head out from Exmouth for a full day tour in search of whale sharks . On-board marine biologists provide fascinating insights and you may also spy dugongs and dolphins . If you wish , you can also swim with these graceful creatures ( wetsuits & snorkels provided ), from £ 299 . Min age 6 years .
BREMER CANYON KILLER WHALE EXPEDITION from £ 284 ( inc lunch ) Leave Albany early morning for Bremer Bay where you board your vessel and set off for the Southern Ocean and Bremer Canyon . Here , orca gather and feast on the rich source of food in the water , and hopefully you ’ ll see them glide by and rise out of the water . Return to Bremer Bay late afternoon and arrive back at Albany early evening .
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